Trump and Putin Hold a Meeting in Alaska
The United States and Russia are set to meet in Alaska next week for a highly anticipated summit aimed at discussing a potential peace deal for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The meeting, scheduled for August 15, 2025, at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson military installation in Anchorage, marks the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders since 2019.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will begin their discussions with a private one-on-one meeting, accompanied only by their translators, followed by broader talks including their delegations and a working breakfast. Putin’s delegation includes senior officials such as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Andrey Belousov.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been excluded from this summit, raising concerns in Kyiv and European capitals about possible concessions that Trump and Putin might negotiate behind Ukraine’s back. Trump has indicated the hope that a subsequent meeting including Zelenskyy and possibly European leaders will follow.
The summit occurs amid tense geopolitical circumstances, as Trump has recently set an early August deadline for Russia to commit genuinely to a ceasefire or face increased sanctions. This reflects a more critical stance toward Putin than earlier in his political career.
Meanwhile, the British government has invited western representatives to a consultation on the Ukraine war today. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance will meet with Ukrainian and European allies to discuss US President Donald Trump’s plans for Ukraine.
The summit is expected to be a crucial and delicate diplomatic episode with significant international attention. As the situation unfolds, stay updated with more news and podcasts about the Ukraine war on our website AKTUELL.
References: [1] CNN [2] BBC News [3] The New York Times [4] The Guardian
The upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, scheduled to take place on August 15, 2025, will discuss various topics, including the potential peace deal for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, as well as other war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news matters. The meeting has sparked concerns in Kyiv and European capitals as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been excluded from the discussion. However, Trump has indicated a hope for a subsequent meeting including Zelenskyy and possibly European leaders.
